Stoke v MAN CITY: Mario Balotelli returns but may have to settle for substitutes role

Mario Balotelli might have to be content with a place on the bench as Manchester City visit Stoke.The Italian striker has served a three-match ban but following City's excellent victory at Fulham last Sunday, Roberto Mancini is reluctant to disturb his team. Hot head: Balotelli was sent off against West BromMancini will be forced to make one change though as Pablo Zabaleta serves a one-match ban after picking up five bookings.Team (from): Hart, Richards, Bridge, Lescott, Boyata, De Jong, Vieira, Barry, Johnson, K Toure, Y Toure, Tevez, Silva, Adebayor, Balotelli, Kolarov, Given, Milner, Kompany, Boateng.CLICK HERE FOR THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE  Explore more:People: Roberto Mancini

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